Memory Techniques Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Memory techniques lesson 6: Part 1 test: how memory works · Set 12 · 40 questions

Memory tip (Know your memory): Find the topic of the question: memory steps, attention, short or long term, forgetting, or habits. Use that lesson’s tip — notice, store, recall; you keep what you notice; a small desk and a big cupboard; review before it fades; a rested brain remembers. For sums: add the gaps to the learning day, add study blocks and breaks, or count the hours of sleep.

1. 1.True or false: “sitting still all day” helps your memory. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📅 You learn a Hindi poem on day 1. You review 2 days later, then 4 days after that, then 8 days after that. On which day is your third review?
3. 3.🗂️ You hear a new number and don’t repeat it. How long does it usually stay in short-term memory? (a) only a short while (b) forever (c) for years (d) until next month
4. 4.🗂️ Short-term or long-term memory: an OTP you just got? (a) short-term memory (b) long-term memory
5. 5.📅 You learn 12 new spellings on day 1. You review 2 days later, then 3 days after that, then 5 days after that. On which day is your third review?
6. 6.📉 Does this help you keep it, or let it fade: studying when sleepy? (a) helps you keep it (b) lets it fade
7. 7.Which of these helps you keep what you learn? (a) skipping revision (b) studying when sleepy (c) making a picture of it (d) reading it once only
8. 8.🗂️ How do you move something into long-term memory? (a) read it once (b) hope for the best (c) hear it once (d) review and use it often
9. 9.🧠 In the three steps of memory, which comes first: recall it or pay attention? (a) recall it (b) pay attention
10. 10.🔢 A 6-digit number is split into chunks of 3 digits each. How many chunks is that?
11. 11.🔢 Instead of holding 8 separate digits, you hold them as 4 chunks. How many fewer things do you hold in mind?
12. 12.📅 You learn the 7 times table on day 3. You review 2 days later, then 3 days after that, then 5 days after that. On which day is your third review?
13. 13.📅 You learn five state capitals on day 1. You review 1 day later, then 3 days after that, then 5 days after that. On which day is your third review?
14. 14.True or false: “one reading is enough” is a fact about memory. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “tables learned long ago” is kept in long-term memory. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Does this help attention or break it: one task at a time? (a) breaks attention (b) helps attention
17. 17.👀 Does this help attention or break it: daydreaming in class? (a) helps attention (b) breaks attention
18. 18.😴 Helps memory or hurts memory: playing outdoors? (a) helps memory (b) hurts memory
19. 19.👀 Does this help attention or break it: TV on while studying? (a) breaks attention (b) helps attention
20. 20.😴 Helps memory or hurts memory: screens till midnight? (a) helps memory (b) hurts memory
21. 21.True or false: “a goal for each session” breaks attention. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these helps you keep what you learn? (a) one long session only (b) cramming the last night (c) skipping revision (d) a good night’s sleep
23. 23.True or false: “testing yourself” lets what you learn fade. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧠 What are the three steps of memory, in order? (a) read, write, sleep (b) notice, store, recall (c) look, forget, guess (d) recall, store, notice
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, tidy desk (b) TV on while studying (c) chatting in class (d) games open on screen
26. 26.Which of these is a fact about memory? (a) we forget without review (b) memory can’t improve (c) you keep all you read (d) one reading is enough
27. 27.🧠 Which step of memory is this: get it back later? (a) step 3 (b) step 2 (c) step 1
28. 28.😴 You often can’t sleep or feel unwell. What should you do? (a) study even more (b) tell a parent or doctor (c) ignore it (d) buy memory pills
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reviewing the next day (b) one long session only (c) learning without meaning (d) skipping revision
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, happy mind (b) skipping breakfast (c) a full night’s sleep (d) revising before bed
31. 31.Which of these is a fact about memory? (a) you keep all you read (b) one reading is enough (c) pictures stick better (d) some kids never forget
32. 32.True or false: “short planned breaks” breaks attention. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 The teacher is explaining a new sum. Where should your eyes be? (a) on your phone (b) on your friend (c) on the teacher and board (d) out of the window
34. 34.⏱️ You study in 3 blocks of 30 minutes, with a 5-minute break between blocks. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.Which of these is kept in long-term memory? (a) the last line you read (b) directions told just now (c) a price you just heard (d) your mother tongue
36. 36.Which of these is held in short-term memory? (a) your best friend’s name (b) how to ride a bicycle (c) an OTP you just got (d) your home address
37. 37.True or false: “chatting in class” breaks attention. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is bad for your memory? (a) fruit and vegetables (b) short study breaks (c) studying very hungry (d) a healthy breakfast
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a carry while adding (b) the national anthem (c) your birthday (d) how to swim
40. 40.Which of these is a myth about memory? (a) attention comes first (b) we forget without review (c) everyone forgets things (d) you keep all you read

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